Administrative Procedures Act
Coverage of Administrative Procedures Act in the Nexus archive.
- STAT+: Trump administration pursues more durable changes to science policy after setbacks in court
The Trump administration implemented significant changes to science policy, including terminating funded projects and altering university reimbursement practices, which faced legal challenges leading to policy reversals. Federal civil servants and academic researchers were affected, with courts citing violations of the Administrative Procedures Act.
- New court ruling blocks many of the government's anti-renewable policies
A US District Court in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction blocking federal restrictions on renewable power development, citing arbitrary and capricious policies. The ruling builds on a December decision that invalidated offshore wind restrictions linked to a Trump executive order, though some government attempts to limit renewables remain.